Best Savannah Dolphin Tours — Our Top 10

1.Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,386 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Ride from downtown Savannah to Tybee Island with guides such as Stephanie, Dennis, Chris, or Max. Enjoy a dolphin cruise past Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island Lighthouse, lunch at The Crab Shack at your own cost, beach time, and lighthouse photos. Expect five to six hours, weather permitting.

“Dennis the driver was very friendly and knowledgeable …talked with us throughout the travel and let us know exactly what to expect!”

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2.Savannah: Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 359 reviews · 5h 30m · from $74

Ride from Savannah to Tybee Island with a guide such as Stephanie, Chris, or Dennis, eat lunch at the Crab Shack, cruise local waterways for bottlenose dolphins, and stop at North Beach and the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Lunch and lighthouse admission cost extra.

“Good boat trip, saw lots of dolphins. Be warned, especially at low tide the ramp onto and off the boat is extremely steep!!!!!!”

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3.Savannah: Dolphin Spotting and Wildlife Eco Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Best value

Spend two hours aboard the River Explorer with Captain Birdie, Connor, Sierra, or another local crew member, watching dolphins in the Savannah waterways and learning about marsh ecology, port activity, and coastal history. Bring an alcoholic drink, or buy snacks and soft drinks onboard.

“Conner and Steven were great guides, very knowledgeable and lots of great information. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.2 Hours Dolphin Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Board at 502 E River St for a two-hour Savannah eco cruise through the river and salt marshes. Captains and first mates such as Connor, Krista, Birdy, and Skylar share local history and wildlife facts while you watch for dolphins, birds, otters, alligators, and port traffic. Snacks and drinks are sold onboard, and adults may bring alcohol.

“Your Dolphin viewing experience may vary, but it's still worth it for the scenic views of nature around the Savannah River.”

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5.Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Cruise the Savannah River with captains such as Conner, Krista, Birdie, Jax, and Skyler, watching for dolphins and birds while learning about marsh ecology, port life, and local history. The two-hour sunset ride includes photo stops, music, BYOB drinks, and the chance for children to take the wheel.

“The sunset was beautiful. I was able to see a dolphin or two. Just majestic. Very knowledgeable tour guides. Great Music.”

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6.Savannah: Sunset Dolphin Watching Eco Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Cruise the Savannah River aboard the River Explorer with a captain and first mate. Look for bottlenose dolphins, birds, and containerships bound for the Port of Savannah while learning about the river and Lowcountry ecosystem. Bring alcoholic drinks, buy snacks and soft drinks, and return at sunset.

“It was great. Captain Birdy and Krista were so much fun. It was a relaxing trip on the water with dolphins, birds and great people!”

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7.Savannah: Dolphin Spotting Eco Tour with Experienced Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Join an experienced captain, including Captain Peter or Captain Boo on some departures, for a two-hour boat trip from the Westin Savannah Harbor. Watch for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife while learning about the Coastal Empire, passing Old Fort Jackson, and cruising toward Fields Cut.

“Loved Captain Boo! He was informative and committed to finding dolphins! The only problem was the dock on River Street has been destroyed so we had to trek over to the Westin to catch our boat! This resulted in a cancelled lunch reservation and last minute scrambling. The tour can’t control the dock but wish we had known sooner! Overall my family loved this tour!”

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8.Savannah Coastal Dolphin Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Board at The Westin Savannah Harbor for a two-hour cruise with a licensed captain. Watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, pass Old Fort Jackson, and hear about Savannah’s coastal setting and past. The boat carries no more than 13 people, and bottled water is included.

“It was really fun to see the dolphins, but the tour was probably twice as long as it needed to be - we took a half hour to get to the dolphin viewing location and it was in a very flat industrial estuary where we waited for the dolphins to surface for an hour, and we didn’t move much. It would have been a great hour long trip.”

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9.Savannah Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join Captain Kelly or Peter for a two-hour Savannah cruise limited to 13 people. Look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and bald eagles, pass Old Fort Jackson, and enjoy sunset views along the Intracoastal Waterway. Bottled water is included, but bring your own snacks.

“Peter was a great guide. Knowledgeable and fun. Took us to some great areas. We saw bald eagles and dolphin.”

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10.Sunset, Dolphin/Birding On A Private Guided Savannah Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Rob for a private 2 to 3 hour cruise from Isle of Hope. Follow the Skidaway and Moon rivers past Wormsloe, Pinpoint, and Skidaway State Park, watching for dolphins, bald eagles, spoonbills, and sunset over the marsh.

“Great time with Captain Rob! Beautiful views of the water, the marshes and the wildlife. Even got a dolphin encounter! Highly recommend.”

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